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That's So Chronic

That's So with Jess Brien
Multiple Sclerosis
MSNZ
New Zealand
Travel
Pregnancy
MS Awareness Week
Mātai Medical Research Institute
MS Translate
MRI
Auckland
Mastering Mountains
Ironman World Championship

Welcome to That's So, a podcast network sharing healthcare stories, with Jess Brien Check out the That's So Chronic episodes for interviews with people who are thriving - and sometimes only just surviving - with chronic illnesses, disabilities, life changing injuries, and potentially disastrous diagnoses. And stay tuned for more upcoming episodes šŸ‘€ For more, follow @thatssochronic on Instagram an... more

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The final episode! Thanks for listening and sharing. Today, in episode five of five, we're discussing recent research updates.

** Please note: Brett talks about the upcoming ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS conference in this episode, which has since passed. Find o... more

Welcome back to episode four of five of this series in collaboration with Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand. It's recently been World MS Day (30 May) so I wanted to share 5 part series here as well.

Today, it's all about parenthood.

Guests: Jamie, Ch... more

In celebration of World MS Day (30 May), I'm releasing the 5 part series I created for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand here!

This is episode three of five, and it's all about travel.

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Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series fo... more

Yesterday was World MS Day (30 May), so to celebrate, I wanted to share this 5 part series I created for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand for MS Awareness Week.

In episode two of five, we are discussing the different treatment options available in Ao... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Holdsworth
Founder of Mātai Medical Research Institute
Mātai Medical Research Institute
Episode: Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Graham Bitter
Emeritus professor, UCSD; MRI researcher
UCSD; MRI research
Episode: Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Paul Condron
Charge MRI technologist at Mātai
Mātai Medical Research Institute
Episode: Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Dan Cornfeld
Mātai clinical lead
Mātai Medical Research Institute
Episode: Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Brett Drummond
MS Translator; Founder of MS Translate
MS Translate
Episode: Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Fiona D'Young
MS nurse specialist based in Auckland
MSNZ
Episode: Parenthood and Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Jennifer Pereira
Neurologist
MSNZ
Episode: Parenthood and Multiple Sclerosis
Sam Smith
Participant in Mastering Mountains program
Mastering Mountains
Episode: Travelling the world with Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Benson Chen
Consultant neurologist
Multiple Sclerosis NZ/Auckland Hospital
Episode: Treatment options for Multiple Sclerosis in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Jess Brien
Host of the series and producer; host of the MS Awareness Week series; host of That's So Chronic (MSNZ series)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Mcas

    This is a great podcast and I was hoping you could make one about mast cell activation syndrome

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    ā¤ļøšŸ„”šŸ„–šŸ¦“šŸ„Ŗ
    United States3 years ago
  • Crps

    Just so everyone knows crps can happen without a injury or surgery so yeah

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    ā¤ļøšŸ„”šŸ„–šŸ¦“šŸ„Ŗ
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop everything and listen to this podcast now!!!

    Incredible! Awesome podcast that is the perfect balance of empathetic, but not negative and complaining, positive but realistic and informative but not overwhelming! I have just found this thanks to the EDS Facebook group and will be listening to all of the episodes!!

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    dyanij
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Brilliant, thoughtful and fun

    This is such a good show! Jess is an incredibly personable and well-informed host with a heap of empathy. The show is so good at letting people talk in their own voice about their experiences. Each episode manages to feel like a casual, fun chat between mates while also being incredibly educational about the often invisible world and experiences of people living with chronic illness. This show provides much-needed visibility and perspective, and is a great listen. I’m hooked - fantastic stuff.

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    5
    David R Y
    Australia4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Jess is a superstar! So kind, a great listener and super super SMART! Her podcast is fantastic if you are dealing with a chronic disease or even if you aren’t, this podcast is AMAZING!

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    NewlymintedHUFFLEPUFF
    New Zealand4 years ago

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Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Q: What resources does MS Translate provide for people wanting to learn about MS research?
They provide diverse formats—videos, infographics, written articles, Facebook Live, and Q&As—across social media and their website to accommodate different learning preferences and keep information accessible.
Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Q: How does the MS Translational approach help researchers reach patients?
MS Translate focuses on making research accessible and understandable across platforms, encouraging two-way dialogue and reducing the gap between researchers and people living with MS.
Multiple Sclerosis research updates
Q: What inspired you to join the MS Research Trust?
Board members are often MS patients or have close relationships with someone living with MS, which drives a shared commitment to contributing their professional and personal skills to the cause.

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This show centers on lived experience with chronic illness, often pairing personal patient stories with expert insight from clinicians, researchers, and advocacy organizations. Episodes frequently explore health systems, treatment options, and practical strategies for managing daily life, travel, and family planning—set against a New Zealand context and featuring voices from researchers, nurses, and MS communities. A standout is the empathetic, accessible hosting that invites guests to share both technical information and personal journeys, making complex medical topics relatable for a broad audience.

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2. Graham Bitter
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4. Dan Cornfeld
5. Brett Drummond
6. Fiona D'Young
7. Dr. Jennifer Pereira
8. Sam Smith

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